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USMC Abrams M-1 tank..
Posted: Sunday, October 27, 2019 - 12:45 AM UTC
Is there any different between USMC M-1 abrams and US army version?
Posted: Sunday, October 27, 2019 - 12:50 AM UTC
well, there is the crew........(no offense to any current/former tankers out there, but the OP left hanging out there)...
Seriously, I think the Marines use onlY the M1A1, whilst 'big green' (army) gets M1A2 and the M1A2 SEP variants
Seriously, I think the Marines use onlY the M1A1, whilst 'big green' (army) gets M1A2 and the M1A2 SEP variants
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Posted: Sunday, October 27, 2019 - 01:45 AM UTC
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Is there any different between USMC M-1 abrams and US army version?



USMC Abrams have different smoke grenade launchers, Army has a single launcher whereas USMC mounts what appear to be paired M257s. In use it is common for Marine Abrams to leave the aft track shroud off, leaving the sprocket exposed. It was also very common to see the exhaust collector (I'm not sure the correct terminology) of the wading kit mounted on the back end - without the pipe/stack mounted.
Recommend visiting USMC.mil and searching "Abrams" through that site.
Posted: Sunday, October 27, 2019 - 02:05 AM UTC
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well, there is the crew........(no offense to any current/former tankers out there, but the OP left hanging out there)...
Seriously, I think the Marines use onlY the M1A1, whilst 'big green' (army) gets M1A2 and the M1A2 SEP variants
Correct on both accounts.

As I recall each service in practice uses different tusk parts, APU locations. Lots depends on timeframe and location.
Posted: Sunday, October 27, 2019 - 06:30 AM UTC
Let’s not forget the entire commanders cupola
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